Merlyn Silva - Red Sky Thinking (Dramatic Ambient Version)
Red Sky Thinking - Sofa Beats


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1. Merlyn Silva - Red Sky Thinking (Original Mix)
2. Merlyn Silva - Red Sky Thinking (Dramatic Ambient Version)

Merlyn Silva returns with Red Sky Thinking, a crisp and contemplative journey through the heart of Nordic winter. This intergalactic downtempo gem captures the essence of frozen landscapes and quiet moments by the fire. Synths weave between mournful reflection and hopeful anticipation, embodying the stillness and introspection of the season.

Red Sky Thinking invites you to embrace winter's paradox—its stark beauty and cozy warmth—while gazing ahead to the thaw of brighter days.

Merlyn Silva - Red Sky Thinking (Dramatic Ambient Version)

The Indian summer said adieu and the autumn slowly embraces us, temperatures and light is switching in all directions. With the change of season we invited LIZE to keep us on the right path, let’s dive right into her mood and stay positive.

Listen and find LIZE
https://soundcloud.com/lize-hazlerigg

Give her a hug at Usualsuspects.uk

Sofacast 107 | LIZE

Melamanos, the name is already moving.
This legend is representing the bright side of Minsk with his journeys through multicultural electronica to romantic tech. 
We are delighted to have him in the Sofa and he brought us some nostalgic downtempo and new goodies from fabric.

soundcloud.com/melamanos
instagram.com/me.lama.nos/

Sofacast 108 | Melamanos

Love Foundation x CoSy Showcase @ gART.n in Berlin on 14th September 2025

@love-foundation
@cosy-festival

Robert Romain @ gART.n Berlin 2025

thank you @apritojuly for an unforgettable jouney.. it's a see you soon 🫶🏻


tracklist:

@izhy_earth - mindset
@eleaal - falling
@charleswebster ft. emilie chick - secrets held
@worldwideunlimited - ooophi
@kariyanmusic, @k2w0music - chaos & order
@guy-shachar - wine and wobbles
@dvniel-dt - anestesia
@land-musica - career goals
@estimua - hamdi (@olikmusicmx remix)
@lisemm - nothing
flawd - satisficer
@sydneyseymour - este sol
@somkomusica - addora
@tlazohtla - volver
@lucid-paris - flare flanée
flawd - necessity
flawd - neural pathway
@munomusic - camelo
@magupi - simmer down (@toricciardi remix)
@siddeffects - nirvana
@fabiyond - gadje romani
@djredcircle - dara
polo (ar) - through concrete
@metatext ft. @karhua & @shkoon-music - loot
@iorie, @madmotormiquel - mcb
@g-e-j-u - glue ghost
@precursornl - amniote
flawd - everchanger
@riyoon, @bawabmusic - mouthness (@sydkasd revision)
@lorikeeeeeet - tonschleife 005
@iamnadamusic, @dantesdreamworld - naga's dream (@atmanmusica remix)
flawd - walls
@coss - sha shu
@arutani - same materials
@echonomist, alexandros miaris - a different frame (@mita-gami remix)
@iorie, @toridake - sonic discretion (@armenmiran remix)

opening set - A2J w. O/Y and Jonathan Kaspar - 11.10.25

inspired by "Cueva de Los Verdes" - Lanzarote
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unter mir das feuer,
über mir der stein –
ich tanze zwischen welten,
barfuss und sicher nicht allein.
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Cover artwork: @AusLiebe

𝙻𝚒𝚎𝚋𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜𝚔𝚊𝚜𝚜𝚎𝚝𝚝𝚎 #68 | Der Boden ist Lava

This is my latest set which I played in a sort of way at motorenwerke with magika&gve on 17.10.2025. It was a magic moment to celebrate together with all my friends and enjoy the dreamy melodies and slow beats while closing my eyes and thinking of the happy summer days I've been lucky enough to experience.

Dreaming of

VOS 115
Narfux invites us on a journey through deep grooves and reflective soundscapes in Mind the Gap - a tribute to London’s underground spirit. It’s a story of movement and connection, crafted with warmth and intention.

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Connect with the artist:
Soundcloud: @narfux

Connect with Melody Lab:
Soundcloud: @labofgrooves
All things: melodylab.io

A Voyage of Spirits by Narfux ⚗ VOS 115

Somewhere between the kick and the delay — at 00:40 hrs, 108 BPM — my DJ-MacBook just froze.

Seven seconds of silence. Total blackout.
The crowd didn’t flinch. 
Someone laughed and shouted, “Ma che Tony!”

Next day I opened the session, found the gap, stitched the groove, dusted it clean.

Now it sounds right — tunes I truly feel.

The beauty of a simple editor cut. 

Enjoy and thanks to the wonderful crowd and - always in my heart - Kauz Zürich and crew!

Ma che Tony - Live at Kauz 2025 (Down to Earth)

My extended first solo set at Magika Motorenwerk on October 17, 2025. 
Knees weak, eyes closed, weaving magic behind the decks - fully in tune with myself, and through that, connected with all of you.

Thank you for this journey - it felt like a velvet dive.



Tracklist:

Laaar - A Familiar Feeling
luçïd - Flare Fanée
mimikri & iorie - nostalgia
Just Emma feat. Raindance Kid - Scars In The Sky (Armen Miran Remix)
Apaj - Lemon Juice
Dominik Petzold - Analytical Engine (Feinheitsbrei Remix)
NINZE & OKAXY - Air
Umami - I ART U
Jacob Groening - Vermona
Himbrecht - Anything Else (Sam Goku & Quatri 'God Of Nature' Remix)
Apaj - Azimuth
luçïd - Kapitule
Nebu Mitte - Fragments (Onai Remix)
Max Cooper - Origins (David August Remix)
thea - Bis Gleich
Acud & Beatmörtelz - Verbrennungsmotor
Sterling Grove - Sound Of Home (Manski Edit)
Jacob Groening - Hangover

marou | velvet dive @Magika Motorenwerk | 17.10.25

After a long flight over the Malay Peninsula and the Gulf of Thailand, Hekske (the little witch) and Falke (the witch apprentice) finally saw their destination on the horizon: the splendid island of Ko Phangan, of which they had heard so many stories from Lalita (the nymph who is the protectress of the future mother tree of the witch’s forest). 
First the girls made a tour around the coastline under a sky-blue sky, looking in awe at the pristine sandy beaches and dense mangrove forests. After that, the witches flew inland as they sensed that their destination was somewhere in the lush green hills. The girls gently touched down near a rice paddy, on the edge of a dense forest. This island was every bit as beautiful as Lalita had described. As nobody was waiting for them, the witches decided to walk into the forest. They knew they would reach their destination by simply following their deeper instinct. The forest was absolutely amazing, with giant tamarind trees and lush elephant ear plants everywhere, while birds (like the myna, drongo and coucal) were singing enchanting songs from everywhere. After a while, the witches saw an old temple in the distance. When they were around 200 yards from their destination, a torrential downpour suddenly started seemingly out of nowhere. The warm rain drops were actually really pleasant, and Hekske and Falke kept on strolling in an unhurried fashion. A few minutes later they arrived at the temple, by which time they were already soaked to the bone. They received a warm welcome by Kanchana, a young witch who was waiting for them. Kanchana started to chuckle when she saw the dripping wet witches, and showed her guests the temple pond. As they were already wet anyway, the girls decided to slip out of their long white dresses and waded into the clear water. It was the first time they were taking a bath in the middle of a rain shower, and this was a surprisingly pleasant feeling. They even could see thousands of water drops jumping up a few centimeters whenever a raindrop hit the water surface. Apart from this visual spectacle, the sound of the rain was also incredibly soothing.
Kanchana told her guests that she had sensed the presence of a naga since that morning. She explained that nagas are holy snakes which control the water and are protectors of fertility and life. So she was not surprised that the rain had suddenly started just before Hekske and Falke arrived at the temple. Just at that moment, something strange happened. The rain stopped abruptly and at the same time all the birds stopped singing. There was suddenly complete silence, apart from a soft whispering sound of the wind. At that very moment, the 3 witches saw a snake lazily move towards the edge of the pond before effortlessly slithering over the water surface. It was clear that this was no ordinary snake. This was obviously a naga, who was probing the visitors of her realm. Obviously, the snake was in a relaxed mood and she even curled around Falke’s arm. It was already known that Falke was a natural dragon tamer, but apparently she’s also a natural snake charmer. She’s even able to speak sweet words to the curious snake, despite having never learned snake language. The naga stayed with Falke for over an hour, curling around her body all the time with cautious yet playful movements. 
It was only at dusk time that the snake had decided that it was time to go. Falke gave one last kiss on the nose of the naga, after which he slithered back into the lush green forest. 
Obviously, also for the witches it was time to get out of the water and get ready for an epic full moon night filled with mystic ceremonies and ecstatic dancing … 

Connect with the artist : 
Soundcloud.com/annapanilli

Story written by Hekske on the 2nd of November 2025

Witchtape #199 | Guest Witch : Anna Panilli

Sofa Beats is run from Copenhagen & Berlin by the laidback yet discerning Alexander Descroix & Niki. The chill out legion of Sofa Beats aficionado is secretly among you in every corner of the downtempo world. 

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